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Whether you’re doing a full landscaping project, planting trees or shrubs, or adding a sprinkler system or electric dog fence, Little Beaver has the equipment that can speed up your projects.

Applications

  • Posthole Drilling
  • Shallow Trench Digging
  • Horizontal Boring
  • Root Pruning
  • Landscape Edging
  • Residential Lawn Sprinkler Installation

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Landscaping Products

Mechanical Earth Drill

Little Beaver’s Mechanical Earth Drills are a safe and productive solution for one-man hole digging. Operating at speeds up to 360 rpm, the drills are faster and produce cleaner holes than comparable units, while our torque tube protects operators from dangerous drill kickback. The Mechanical Earth Drill’s compact design allows for access to areas unreachable with skid steer-mounted augers. These drills are ideal for a range of landscaping projects, including fence installation and shrub planting.

Mechanical Earth Drills
Mechanical Earth Drill
Hydraulic Earth Drill

Hydraulic Earth Drill

Little Beaver’s Hydraulic Earth Drills match high-horsepower engines with the convenience of hydraulic drives to drill efficiently and effectively in tough soil conditions. At 150 rpm, the drills offer controlled and precise speed as well as higher torque than our mechanical drills, making them ideal for landscaping projects requiring larger holes or those in heavy, rocky or frozen soils. Integrated forward/reverse levers provide safety and convenience, and allow operators to easily remove the augers if they’re caught under an obstruction, such as a rock or tree root. The drills also feature a steel torque tube, eliminating the risk of dangerous auger kickback during operation.

Hydraulic Earth Drills

Towable and UN-Towable Earth Drills

Little Beaver’s Towable and UN-Towable Hydraulic Earth Drills combine safe and powerful drilling for a variety of landscaping applications. Their balanced frame reduces operation weight by roughly 50 percent compared to traditional hydraulic drills and requires less than 20 pounds of force to pivot into digging position. The compact drills are designed for ease of use and transportation, on and off the jobsite. The Towable is transported using a removable no-tools towing hitch while the UN-Towable features a slide-in receiver hitch. Additionally, the UN-Towable’s power source is removable, allowing one operator to easily load and unload the drill.

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UN-Towable Earth Drills
Towable Hydraulic Earth Drill
UN-Towable Hydraulic Earth Drill
Kwik-Trench Mini Trencher

Kwik-Trench Mini Trencher

Our Kwik-Trench Mini Trencher features a simple, push-forward design that’s fast, easy to use and economical for a range of projects, such as installing sprinkler lines and landscape lighting. Its compact size allows operators to get into tight spaces and complete jobs quickly with a cutting speed of up to 30 feet per minute. It minimizes turf damage and deposits soil neatly on one side of the trench for quick and easy backfill.

Kwik-Trench Mini Trencher

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Augers

Little Beaver offers snap-on augers in 13 diameter sizes ranging from 1.5 to 16 inches. They feature a convenient, spring-loaded snap button that secures the auger to the drill head without the need for pins or bolts, allowing operators to quickly change between sizes for drilling a narrow mailbox post hole to planting shrubs. Their heavy-duty flighting and replaceable/reversible blades maximize durability and ROI. We also offer heavy-duty options for rocky or abrasive soils.

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Earth drill horizontal boring sidewalk and driveway kits

Horizontal Boring Kits

Horizontal boring kits make boring under sidewalks and driveways easier than ever. They allow installation of shallow water and electrical lines without disturbing the concrete slab. The Sidewalk Boring Kit is a dry drilling system that is capable of boring up to 5 feet under sidewalks. The Driveway Boring Kit is a wet drilling system that’s ideal for boring up to 50 feet under driveways or parking lots. These kits pair with our Mechanical Earth Drill.

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Landscaping FAQs

What kind of earth drill is best for landscaping projects?

The best earth drill for landscaping projects such as planting trees and shrubs or installing decks or mailbox posts is one that offers true one-person operation, durability and efficient hole drilling. Our full line of earth drills is manufactured for durability and emphasizes operator safety with features that protect against dangerous kickback, making them all a great solution for safe and efficient one-person drilling.

How do I choose between a mechanical and hydraulic drill for landscaping work?

The most effective drill for a landscaping project depends on job requirements including soil type, hole size and auger speed. If you need to drill multiple holes quickly in sandy or loamy soil, look to our Mechanical Earth Drill. For projects that require drilling larger diameter holes or digging in heavy soil or clay, many landscapers look to our Hydraulic Earth Drill, Towable Earth Drill or UN-Towable Earth Drill. See our infographic to explore the best solution for your landscaping projects.

Can one person operate a Little Beaver drill for landscaping jobs?

Yes. Our Mechanical Earth Drill and Hydraulic Earth Drill both feature an innovative torque tube that redirects kickback to the engine carriage, making it easier for one operator to control the drill. Our Towable and UN-Towable drills feature a cantilever design that enables safe one-person drilling.

What features help improve productivity for landscaping crews?

Landscaping crews can improve their productivity by using earth drills that allow safe one-man operation. This allows crews to be more efficient because they don’t need to have two people focusing on hole digging. After choosing whether to use a mechanical or hydraulic drill, crews can also maximize productivity by pairing their auger with the ideal points and blades for the soil type. See our guide to learn more.

What Little Beaver equipment is best for landscape lighting, edging and sprinkler line installation?

Little Beaver offers the Kwik-Trench for efficient shallow trenching for landscape projects. It features a simple, push-forward design and trenching speeds of up to 30 feet per minute. It deposits soil neatly on one side of the trench for quick and easy backfill. When lines for landscape lighting and sprinklers need to run underneath a driveway or sidewalk, look to our horizontal boring kits to bore underneath these obstacles.

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